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Present:
ITEM
DISCUSSION OF
VARIOUS TAX
EXEMPTION
OPTIONS -
MRS. LOU
SPIEGEL
DISCUSSION OF
STREET SWEEP-
ING PROGRAM -
GENE RIDDLE
NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 13, 1984
Dan Echols
Richard Davis
Dick Fisher
Jim Ramsey
Marie Hinkle
Jim Kenna
Virginia Moody
Rodger Line
Dennis Horvath
Rex McEntire
Gene Riddle
Lee Maness
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilwoman
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Public Works/Utility Director
Finance Director
Absent
Harold Newman
Councilman
DISCUSSION
Lou Spiegel briefed the Council on various options
concerning exemptions to arrive at a tax rate.
It was determined that the effective tax rate will be
calculated on a $15,000 exemption for over 65 and a
10% residential homestead. The Staff was asked to
have available, at the next Council Meeting, cost to
the City of a $50,000 senior citizen exemption. This
information will be available when the tax rate is
set at the Public Hearing on August 27th.
Gene Riddle recommended to the Council that we retain
the services of SCA for street sweeping and review
their progress at mid-year. Funds budgeted for
purchasing a street sweeper and one maintenance person
will be deleted from the budget.
ASSIGNMENT
Lee
Lee
Budget
Adjustment
ITEM
OTHER ITEMS
DISCUSSION
The two zoning cases pertaining to Hewitt have been
withdrawn by the applicant.
Item #28, establishing speed zones on Grapevine
Highway, will be removed from the Agenda and
considered on August 27th. It is recommended
that we approve the speed limits requested by
the State Highway Department and when the
average speed per vehicle has been reduced they
will then conduct another survey within 30-60
days to reduce that portion of the Highway at
50mph to 45mph (see attached memo).
RNL stated that he will have Dave Petika
contact each member of the Parks Board, ask
if they would like to be reappointed and ask
for their commitment to serve.
Plaques and certificates of appreciation will be
presented at the August 27th Council Meeting to
citizens no longer serving on boards and commissions.
Page 2
8/13 Pre-Council
ASSIGNMENT
NAN
Dennis
Follow-up
Dave
Report to Council
on August 27th
Jeanette Moore
Please handle
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NOTES FROM FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING:
CITIZENS
PRESENTATION
OTHER
The staff was directed to prepare a map to present to
the Council which shows Mr. Region's problem.
The staff will look into the dumping problem at the
corner or Hightower and Meadow Road.
Richard Albin
Please handle
Gene Riddle
Please handle
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL - 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 - AUGUST 13, 1984 - 7:30 P.M.
1.
Mayor Echols called the meeting to order August 13, 1984,
at 7:30 p.m.
2.
Dan Echols
Richard Davis
Dick Fisher
Marie Hinkle
Jim Kenna
Virginia Moody
Harold Newman
Jim Ramsey
Present:
Staff :
Rodger N. Line
Dennis Horvath
Jeanette Moore
Rex McEntire
Gene Riddle
Richard Albin
Press:
Mark England
David Doremus
Karin Gregory
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
City Attorney
Director Public Works/Utilities
City Engineer
Mid Cities Daily News
Northeast Chronicle
Citizens Journal
3.
The invocation was given by Councilman Kenna.
4.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody,
to approve the minutes of the July 23, 1984 meeting.
Motion carried 6-0, Councilwoman Hinkle abstaining due to
absence.
5.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis removed items 21, 28, and 35;
Councilman Ramsey removed item 30.
6.
Councilman Fisher moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
CONSIDERATION OF
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 23, 1984
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
REMOVING ITEM (S)
FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF
CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM(S) INDICATED
BY ASTERISK (8, 27,
29, 31, 32, 33, & 34)
APPROVED
7. Mayor Echols presented the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, on July 25th, 1984, Jim Martin did
display uncommon courage and bravery in helping apprehend
and bring to justice a purse snatcher; and
WHEREAS, Jim Martin acted without regard for his
personal safety and well-being; and
WHEREAS, Jim Martin was able to retrieve and
return stolen property to its rightful owner; and
WHEREAS, Jim Martin was a concerned citizen who
should be commended for his exemplary public service for
the City of North Richland Hills;
NOW THEREFORE I, Dan Echols, Mayor of the City
of North Richland Hills, Texas, take great pride in joining
with the Council in showing our appreciation to Jim Martin
and proclaim Tuesday, August 14th, 1984 as JIM MARTIN
APPRECIATION DAY in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas.
*8.
9. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of the request to please come
forward.
Mr. Doug Long, Consulting Engineer, 1615 Precinct Line Road,
representing Bursey Joint Venture, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Long stated the tract contained approximately 7~ acres
which was located south of Bursey road and east of a
commercial tract and north of Southland Financial's next
phase of Foster Village. Mr. Long stated there would be
approximately 120 units which figured out to 16 units per
acre. Mr. Long stated the request fell within the zoning
classification of R-7-MF. Mr. Long stated they were trying
to blend the apartment project with the commercial tract to
the west.
August 13, 1984
Page 2
PRESENTATION OF
PROCLAMATION BY MAYOR
ECHOLS
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-67, REQUEST OF
SOUTHLAND FINANCIAL
SERVICE FOR REPLAT OF
BLOCKs 46R, 48R, LOTS
1R THRU 5R, BLOCK 20,
AND LOTS 1R THRU 5R,
BLOCK 49, FOSTER
VILLAGE ADDITION
(LOCATED BETWEEN RUFE
SNOW DRIVE AND
MEADOWVIEW TERRACE,
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
NORTH PARK DRIVE AND
BOTH SIDES OF CROSS
TIMBER BETWEEN NORTH
P ARK DRIVE AND
PARKWOOD)
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL
HEARING, PZ 84-22,
REQUEST OF BURSEY
JOINT VENTURE TO
REZONE TRACT 1A1 AND
A PORTION OF TRACT
lA, THOMAS SPROUCE
SURVEY, ABSTRACT
1399, FROM AG
(AGRICULTURE) TO
R-7-MF (MULTI-FAMILY)
(LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF BURSEY ROAD,
APPROXIMATELY 843
FEET EAST OF RUFE
SNOW DRIVE)
Mayor Echols asked if there had been any further development
on the request since it was heard by the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Mr. Long stated they had met with Mrs. Pearson who owned the
property to the east of the tract who was at the Planning and
Zoning meeting and she no longer objected to the project. Mr.
Long stated they had also been working with the masterplanning
of the City of North Richland Hills and Keller, working on the
Bursey Road thoroughfare and Wilson Lane.
Mayor Echols asked if the major traffic would be diverted to
Rufe Snow Drive.
Mr. Long stated yes, they were also proposing a street through
the commercial property over to Rufe Snow.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to the request to please come forward.
Councilwoman Moody stated the City wanted to try and blend in
with what the neighboring cities were doing. Councilwoman
Moody stated she was able to find out what the zoning was in
Watauga but was unable to find out what the zoning was in
Keller.
Mr. Long stated all the adjacent property was zoned
commercial.
Councilman Fisher asked Mr. Long if they were going to build
Cross Timbers Lane.
Mr. Long stated yes, that would be part of the project.
Councilman Fisher asked if there would be a road going over to
Rufe Snow.
Mr. Long stated yes.
Councilman Kenna asked how the property to the east was zoned.
Mr. Long stated agriculture.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed
the public hearing.
10. Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to
deny PZ 84-22, Ordinance No. 1143.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated his concern was because the
apartments would be within 60 feet of the residential
property.
Motion to deny carried 6-1; Councilman Newman, Ramsey, Kenna
and Mayor Pro Tern Davis and Councilwomen Hinkle and Moody
voting for; Councilman Fisher voting against.
August 13, 1984
Page 3
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR
PZ 84-22
DENIED
11.
Withdrawn
12.
Withdrawn
13.
Withdrawn
14.
Withdrawn
15.
Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of the request to please come forward.
Mr. Bob Hamm, representing Richland Hills Church of Christ,
appeared before the Council.
Mr. Hamm stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission had
approved the request and requested that the Council vote
favorably on the request.
August 13, 1984
Page 4
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL
HEARING, PZ 84-45,
REQUEST OF JONCO
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
TO REZONE TRACT 3, J.
C. MCCOMAS SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 1040, FROM
AG (AGRICULTURE) TO
R-5-D (DUPLEX)
(LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF SMITHFIELD
ROAD, BOUNDED ON THE
WEST BY HEWITT
STREET, AND APPROXI-
MATELY 550 FEET NORTH
OF CHAPMAN ROAD)
WITHDRAWN
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR
PZ 84-45
WITHDRAWN
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING
PZ 84-44, REQUEST OF
JOHN COOK TO REZONE
TRACTS 4A, & 4D. J.
D. MCCOMAS SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 1040, FROM
AG (AGRICULTURE) TO
R-3 (SINGLE FAMILY)
(LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF CHAPMAN ROAD,
BOUNDED ON THE WEST
BY MCCOMAS ADDITION,
AND A PORTION BOUNDED
ON THE EAST BY HEWITT
STREET)
WITHDRAWN
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR
PZ 84-44
WITHDRAWN
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING PZ
84-42, REQUEST OF
RICHLAND HILLS CHURCH
OF CHRIST FOR A
CHANGE IN THE
MULTI-FAMILY PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ZONING IN
ORDINANCE 111033
Mr. Clark Smith, 5008 Surrey Court, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Smith stated he was not opposed to the request, but was
concerned about the exit and entrance on the property. Mr.
Smith stated the street was a cul-de-sac and when he purchased
the property he was under the understanding it would remain a
cul-de-sac. Mr. Smith stated they would like to have the
traffic limited on that street if at all possible.
Mr. Hamm stated that when Brown was developing the lot for
apartments the Fire Department requested that there be an
emergency exit somewhere in the area for fire trucks and they
did not know if the Fire Department would request that the
church have the emergency entrance/exit. Mr. Hamm stated that
if the Fire Department requested, they would want ço comply.
The church did not intend to make a thoroughfare out of it.
Mr. Bails, 5009 Surrey Court, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Bails stated his home was adjacent to the vacant lot and
that he was told it was to be used as a back street. Mr.
Bails stated he felt it would be an injustice to him, as a
property owner, to place a back street there. Mr. Bails
stated he owned property in the Snow Heights Addition and when
a street was opened to the back of the existing church it was
highly used by the public. Mr. Bails stated he was not
against the church, but against opening up a back street. Mr.
Bails stated that if the request was approved he felt that a
stipulation should be put on it that a back street would not
be opened.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that the lot was zoned for single
family residences and the only way it could be opened up would
be by street dedication. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated the lot
would have to be replatted if a street was opened and
according to State Statue all property owners within that
addition would have to be notified when a single family lot
was replatted. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that there were
probably deed restrictions on the property. The City could
not enforce deed restrictions but the property owner could.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed
the public hearing.
16. Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to
approve PZ 84-42, Ordinance No. 1144, with the following
stipulations:
1. The multi-family classification be changed to U-PD
2. The turn-around be deleted.
3. The masonry wall be constructed.
4. The one-way requirement for Colonial Parkway be under
construction prior to granting a certificate of occupancy.
5. The street be a minimum of 48 feet of pavement on a 68
foot right-of-way.
August 13, 1984
Page 5
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR
PZ 84-42
ORDINANCE NO. 1144
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he would like for Councilwoman
Moody to amend her motion to include that any of the town-home
condo development would be included and that the Colonial
Parkway would be constructed before a permit was issued.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked if an access road was going to be
built along Loop 820.
Mayor Echols stated it would be built only if the State
warranted it.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated the only way to get to the church
would be for Colonial Parkway to be constructed.
Mayor Echols stated the traffic would come off of Loop 820 and
use the cross-over bridge.
After further discussion, Councilman Moody withdrew her
motion, Mayor Pro Tern Davis withdrew his second.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody to
approve PZ 84-42, Ordinance No. 114 with the following
stipulations:
1. The multi-family classification be changed to U-PD
(Schools, Church, and Institution District);
2. The turn-around requirement at Rufe Snow and Loop 820 be
deleted;
3. The one-way for Colonial Parkway be deleted;
4. That Colonial Parkway be under construction prior to any
construction of the church property or the condos and be
finished prior to granting a certificate of occupancy;
5. The street be a minimum of 48 feet of pavement on a 68
foot right-of-way;
6. The masonry wall be constructed.
Councilman Fisher stated he could see no reason for the
masonry wall being constructed. The residents behind the
property had stockade fences and there was also a TESCO
right-of-way behind it.
Councilman Ramsey asked for a comment from Mr. Hamm on the
wall since the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended it
be deleted.
Mr. Hamm stated they did not see a need for the wall since the
property behind it had stockage fences constructed.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis amended his motion to state "delete the
masonry wall requirement:.
Councilwoman Moody withdrew her second.
Councilwoman Hinkle seconded the amended motion.
August 13, 1984
Page 6
anyone PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING PZ
84-54, REQUEST OF
BILL MARCOM TO REZONE
TRACT 4Rl, A. G
WALKER SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 1630, FROM
R-7-MF (MULTI-FAMILY)
TO C-2 (COMMERCIAL)
(LOCATED ON THE EAST
SIDE OF FLORY STREET,
APPROXIMATELY 450
FEET NORTH OF
HARMONSON ROAD)
Councilman Ramsey called for the question.
Amended motion carried 6-1; Mayor Pro Tern Davis and Councilmen
Ramsey, Kenna, Fisher and Newman and Councilwoman Hinkle voting
for; Councilwoman Moody voting against.
17. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for
wishing to speak in favor of the request to please come
forward.
Mr. Bob Brady, 5057 Rufe Snow Drive, representing the owner,
appeared before the Council.
Mr. Brady stated he felt the request was justified because the
property was not suitable for multi-family. Mr. Brady stated
he felt the area was in transition from single-family to
business. Mr. Brady stated the owner of the property planned
to build an office warehouse and storage buildings. Mr. Brady
stated the storage would be inside storage.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to the request to please come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed the
public hearing.
18. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
approve PZ 84-54, Ordinance No. 1145.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked Mr. Brady if he was aware of the
landscaping requirements in C-2.
Mr. Brady stated yes.
Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Echols called a ten minute recess.
Mayor Echols called the meeting back to order. The same
Councilmembers and Staff were present as recorded at the
beginning of the meeting.
August 13, 1984
Page 7
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR
PZ 84-54
ORDINANCE NO. 1145
APPROVED
RECESS
BACK TO ORDER
19. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Burk Collins, 5228 Rufe Snow Drive, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Collins stated he felt this request was in line with the
other zoning in the area. Mr. Collins stated he had installed
a 1,300 foot concrete lined channel to correct flooding
problems in the area and planned to start on 500 more feet in
the next few weeks, which would correct most of the flooding
problems from Chapman Road down to Watauga Road.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to this request to please come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed the
public hearing.
20. Councilman Fisher moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to
approve PZ 84-55, Ordinance No. 1146.
Motion carried 7-0.
21. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to
table this item.
Motion carried 7-0.
22. Mrs. Sue Ammons, 2632 Carter, appeared before the Council.
Ms. Ammons stated she was present to give a progress report on
Kingswood Estates and what she wanted to ask the City to help
with was the requirement of a cut every thousand feet. Ms.
Ammons stated the problem was that the property was owned by a
trust and really did not care. Ms. Ammons stated the
development could not get around the problem area and stay
within the one thousand foot requirement. Ms. Ammons stated
that they were asking the City to start condemnation
proceedings on the access. Ms. Ammons stated the engineer
could verify there was not going to be any water damage from
the drainage. Ms. Ammons stated they were willing to put up a
bond or whatever the City wanted.
Mayor Echols asked if there was an alternate plan.
Ms. Ammons stated the only alternative was to ask for a waiver
of the cut and if granted, the grading had been done for a
street and been prepared for lime. It would cost many
thousands of dollars and a lot of time, which the developer
August 13, 1984
Page 8
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING PZ
84-55, REQUEST OF
BURK COLLINS
INVESTMENTS
INCORPORATED TO
REZONE BLOCKS 1 & 2,
FOX HOLLOW ADDITION
FROM R-3 (SINGLE
FAMILY) TO R-5-D
(DUPLEX) (LOCATED
NORTH OF WATAUGA
ROAD, BOUNDED ON THE
SOUTH BY THE RAILROAD
AND ON THE WEST BY
NORTH PARK ESTATES)
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR
PZ 84-55
ORDINANCE NO. 1146
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
AMENDMENT TO
ORDINANCE #1080,
ZONING ORDINANCE
TABLED
PROGRESS REPORT ON
KINGSWOOD ESTATES,
MR. CHARLES EVANS,
ATTORNEY, HURST,
TEXAS
did not have. Ms. Ammons stated it was imperative for the
developer to get everything rolling within thirty days if at
all possible. Ms. Ammons stated there were 97 lots in the
development and the developer had 71 sold. Ms. Ammons stated
the developer had another phase that he was ready to work on
and financing depended on getting the release.
Mr. Line stated that it was his understanding that the
developer would be willing to pay whatever the special
commissioners awarded in the way of condemnation to acquire
the easement.
Mr. Bud Austin, developer, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Austin stated that he had paid Mr. Roy Davis, at the south
of the property, $10,000 for access on the north, Mr. Tucker
$11,000. Mr. Austin stated that because the property in
question was in a trust, the trust would not deal with him.
Mr. Line stated there was concern on this matter. It seemed
to be coming up with increasing frequency, that people were
not able to get approval of down-stream property owners. Mr.
Line stated that as many items that were pending like this
now, the City could get into a full-time legal staff if legal
proceedings had to be pursued on each case. Mr. Line asked
for an opinion from the City Attorney.
Mr. McEntire stated the developer would pay all legal fees and
the amount of the condemnation award.
Mr. Line asked Mr. McEntire if such as easement was acquired
through condemnation if it would be equal to or possibly
exceed the protection the City had now.
Mr. McEntire stated it would be better to have a letter from
the adjacent property owners.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to
authorize the City Attorney to proceed with condemnation
proceedings, that Mr. Bud Austin reimburse the City for all
attorney fees and pay whatever the award the commissioners
granted.
Councilman Ramsey stated he felt the City needed a concrete
policy on this, that all could abide by and be constant.
Mr. Line stated he agreed and felt that if this request was
approved, the City would sort of be establishing a policy, but
he saw nothing wrong with it.
Mayor Echols stated the City had not had this offer in the
past, the developer paying all cost for condemnation.
Motion carried 7-0.
August 13, 1984
Page 9
23. Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to
grant the appeal hearing to be heard September 10, 1084.
Motion carried 7-0.
24. Mr. T. J. Hubbard, 5816 Jean Anne Court, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Hubbard stated the building was already built. Mr. Hubbard
stated the building had brick pillars in front and he was
asking the Council to allow siding on the sides and back.
Mayor Echols asked what percentage of brick would the pillars
give.
Mr. Hubbard stated the only brick was the pillars in front.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked what the building was going to be
used for.
Mr. Hubbard stated it would be used for a garage.
Councilman Kenna asked if the building was complete.
Mr. Hubbard stated yes.
Mr. Gene Wilborn, 6820 Meadow Road, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Welborne stated the house on the property was 100% brick
and this garage would be to store antique cars. Mr. Welborne
stated he collected antique cars. He did not work on them at
the house. His son owned a paint and body shop and did the
work on the cars. Mr. Welborne stated he did not know that
the brick was required.
Councilman Ramsey asked if the building was completely built
except for the final inspection.
Mr. Welborne stated yes.
Mayor Pro Davis asked what the estimated cost would be to add
brick.
Mr. Hubbard stated between $7,500 and $8,000.
Councilwoman Moody asked if they were not aware the City had a
brick ordinance.
Mr. Hubbard stated he obtained the permit with the plans he
had tonight.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked if the plans showed the building to
be brick.
August 13, 1984
Page 10
CONSIDERATION OF
GRANTING AN APPEAL
HEARING ON PZ 84-52,
DOYNE S. BYRD
GRANTED
CONS IDERATION OF
REQUEST OF T. J.
HUBBARD, 6820 MEADOW
ROAD, FOR A VARIANCE
FROM THE BRICK
ORDINANCE
DENIED
Mr. Hubbard stated no.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that his concern was that siding
was shown on the plans and he was not told at that time it had
to be brick.
Councilman Moody asked if it was customary for the City
personnel to inform people, obtaining permits, of the brick
ordinance.
Mr. Riddle stated that the people were informed and that Mr.
Hubbard had been a builder in the City for a number of years
and was aware of the ordinance.
Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
deny the request.
Motion carried 5-2; Councilwomen Hinkle, Moody and Councilmen
Fisher, Newman and Ramsey voting for; Councilman Kenna and
Mayor Pro Tern Davis voting against.
25. Ms. Arlene Stoermer, 6417 Diamond Loch, appeared before the
Council.
Ms. Stoermer stated she wanted to build a garage and use siding
instead of brick. Ms. Stoermer stated the garage would be in
back of the house and a breeze-way would be between the house
and garage. Ms. Stoermer stated the house was brick except for
the back, which had siding and the garage would have the same
type siding. Ms. Stoermer stated the original garage had been
made into an extra room.
Mayor Echols asked if construction had begun.
Ms. Stoermer stated no.
Mr. Lloyd Belwood, 6413 Diamond Loch, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Belwood stated that because of the location of the garage
it could not be seen from the street. Mr. Belwood stated
there was also landscaping and a stockage fence.
Councilwoman Hinkle asked if the back of the house was
completely siding.
Ms. Stoermer stated yes.
Councilwoman Hinkle asked Ms. Stoermer if she had enclosed the
original garage.
Ms. Stoermer stated yes.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to
approve the request.
August 13, 1984
Page 11
CONSIDERATION OF
REQUEST OF ARLENE
STOERMER, 6417
DIAMOND LOCH, FOR A
VARIANCE FROM THE
BRICK ORDINANCE
APPROVED
Motion carried 5-2; Councilmen Ramsey, Fisher, Kenna and Mayor
Pro Tern Davis and Councilwoman Hinkle voting for; Councilman
Newman and Councilwoman Moody voting against.
26. There was no one present to present this request.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody,
to postpone this request until the August 27th, 1984 meeting.
Councilman Ramsey stated that the 75% masonry came up quite
frequently. Normally it was like requests that were made
tonight and the real intent of the ordinance was for fire
protection. Councilman Ramsey asked if fire retarded wood
would have the same fire rating as the intent of the masonry.
Mr. McEntire stated no, treated wood only had resistance of
about two years.
Motion carried 7-0.
*27.
28. Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to
postpone action on this item for further study.
Motion carried 7-0.
*29.
30. Mayor Echols stated that the City of Hurst was interested in
improving Precinct Line Road from Highway 26 (Grapevine
Highway) to Davis Boulevard. Mayor Echols stated Rodger Line
Dennis Horvath and himself attended the last meeting concerning
this project and the City of Hurst had asked for North Richland
Hills' participation in doing the necessary right-of-way work
(surveying, research, description preparation and drafting)
showing 130 individual parcels of property. Mayor Echols stated
North Richland Hills' share would be $5,000. Mayor Echols
stated the total project was $18,000. Mayor Echols stated there
would be three shares of $5,000 each, the City of Hurst, the
City of North Richland Hills and Tarrant County. Mayor Echols
stated Colleyville's share would be $3,000.
August 13, 1984
Page 12
CONS IDERATION OF
REQUEST OF RAY E.
PORTER, 4830 BLANEY,
FOR A VARIANCE FROM
THE BRICK ORDINANCE
POSTPONED
CONSIDERATION OF
TRANSFER OF GENERAL
FUNDS TO CAPITAL
PROJECTS FUND
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE CHANGING
THE SPEED LIMIT ON
HIGHWAY 1126
(GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY)
POSTPONED
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE #971 (CIVIL
PREPAREDNESS)
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTICIPATION WITH
THE CITY OF HURST ON
IMPROVEMENTS TO
PRECINCT LINE ROAD
APPROVED
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to
approve the participation on improvements with the City of
Hurst.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he had been advised that
Colleyville was not going to participate and asked who would
pay their share. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he would also
like for a clarification of the agreement, paragraph three,
where it stated that each city agrees to actively pursue
donation of right-of-way by adjacent property owners and
acquisition of the right-of-way through the platting of
property. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he wanted it clear, for
the record, that the City of North Richland Hills was not
committing to buying right-of-way at this time.
Mayor Echols stated that if Hurst was fruitful in making it a
Farm-to-Market Road the County would buy the right-of-way.
Councilman Ramsey stated he saw signs, in this agreement, as
those that developed with the Glenview project. Councilman
Ramsey stated he had concern because Precinct Line was not in
North Richland Hills, but before the study was received, the
City was committing to get the right-of-way and then start
pursuing the State to commit this road. Councilman Ramsey
stated he felt the City needed to get organized on how it was
going to be presented to the State. There were three or four
projects that the City was going to be discussing with the
State. Councilman Ramsey stated the Davis Boulevard
Intersection needed to be pursued. Councilman Ramsey stated
he would not agree to such an open ended agreement.
Mayor Echols stated that Precinct Line Road was on the City of
Hurst Urban System and North Richland Hills would not be going
to the State, it would only be the City of Hurst supporting
this project.
Councilman Ramsey stated he felt this agreement would be
another Glenview Drive.
Councilman Kenna amended his motion, Councilwoman Moody
amended the second, to approve the agreement with the deletion
of Paragraph #3 and #4.
Amended motion carried 7-0.
*31.
August 13, 1984
Page 13
CONS IDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE 111 AND FINAL
TO ASA HUNT,
INCORPORATED, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $14,752 -
WATAUGA DRIVE PUMP
STATION APPROVED
*32.
*33.
*34.
35. Mayor Echols presented the following appointments:
Board of Adjustments (Council appointment)
Reappoint Bill Fenimore, Jack Roseberry, Ron Hubbard and
Billy Cypert (presently serving as alternate). Appoint
Forest Grubb as alternate.
Board of Appeals (Mayor appointment confirmed by Council)
Joe Coulson, Orville Baker, Gerald Stewart, John Larriviere
and Robert Skinner. Appoint Erick Hill as alternate.
Cable TV Board (Council appointment)
Reappoint Marge Isbell and Tiffany Nourse. Appoint Thomas
Fleming.
Civil Service Commission (Mayor Appointment confirmed by Council)
Reappoint David Phelps, Bob Roark and Lyle Welch. Appoint Jack
Frisque as alternate.
Library Board (Mayor appointment confirmed by Council)
Reappoint Polly Brinkley, Jan Daniels and Lynn O'Day. Appoint
Mickey Oxford to vacancy.
August 13,1984
Page 14
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE #8, TO
STEELE-FREEMAN,
INCORPORATED IN THE
AMOUNT OF $242,744.83
- NORTHFIELD AND
NORICH PARK IMPROVE-
MENTS
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE #3, AND
FINAL, TO MICA
CORPORATION IN THE
AMOUNT OF
$19,875.89 -
SIGNALIZATION ON RUFE
SNOW DRIVE
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE #11, TO
VINSON CONSTRUCTION
IN THE AMOUNT OF
$50,179.95 - WALKER'S
BRANCH DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS
APPROVED
CONS IDERATION OF
APPO INTMENT TO
VARIOUS BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
APPROVED
Planning & Zoning Commission (Council appointment)
Reappoint Don Bowen and Mark Wood. Appoint John
Schwinger (presently serving as alternate). Appoint
Carroll Brents as alternate.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to
approve the Council appointments and confirm the appointments
as stated by the Mayor's office.
Councilwoman Moody stated the Council appreciated the citizens
participating on the Boards and Commissions. Councilwoman
Moody stated that the Council would show their appreciation
to the members departing from the Boards and Commissions at
the August 27th, 1984 Council Meeting.
Motion carried 7-0.
36. Mr. Line stated the budget, including all four funds, was
$15,388,130. Mr. Line stated this was an increase over the
current budget, which was made possible primarily by the
growth, development and economic strength of the community.
Mr. Line stated the proposed budget did not include any tax
rate increase or any other City fees. Mr. Line stated the
budget included improvements that the Council had tentatively
agreed to in previous discussions about the matter.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
set the public hearing on the budget for August 27th, 1984,
to set a net effective rate based on a $15,000 exemption for
the elderly and a 10% exemption for all qualified homesteads
in the City.
Motion carried 7-0.
37. Mr. Earl Region, 7200 Evergreen, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Region stated he had two stock tanks on his property and
Mr. Barfield was developing 40 acres above him and would be
dumping the water on his property.
Mayor Echols asked Mr. Region if he had granted Mr. Barfield
an easement.
Mr. Region stated no.
Mayor Echols stated the City would look into it and find out
exactly what the situation was.
Mr. Line stated that Mr. Region did not own the
to Mr. Barfield, there was a tract in between.
stated this got back to the question of how far
responsible for the effects of the drainage.
property next
Mr. Line
is a developer
August 13, 1984
Page 15
PRESENTATION OF
PROPOSED 1984-85
OPERATING BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, AND SETTING
THE PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING SET
FOR AUGUST 27, 1984
CITIZEN PRESENTATION
MR. EARL REGION 7200
EVERGREEN NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS RE:
DRAINAGE PROBLEM
Councilman Kenna asked Mr. Region if he lived on the property.
Mr. Region replied no.
Mayor Echols asked Mr. Region if he had an engineering study
that showed it would constitute a hazard.
Mr. Region stated he had engineers tell him it would. He had
not had a study made.
Mayor Echols stated the City would pursue it and alleviate what
the problem was.
Mr. Grady Buck, 7629 Hightower, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Buck stated that sometime back he had appeared before the
Council about trash being dumped behind his house. Mr. Buck
stated as of last Friday dumping was still going on. Mr. Buck
asked if there was any plans for the property behind him.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis advised that the City staff would check
out the situation.
38. Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to
adjourn the meeting of August 13, 1984.
Motion carried 7-0.
August 13, 1984
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